Hot shot #2

Geoff Harris is working on his bird photography – but is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 IS Pro a help or a hindrance?

MACRO LENS ROUND-UP

Deliberating about dramatic dark skies? Agonising over Auto ISO? Send your technique and camera questions to digitalcamera@futurenet.com

Each round, we shine a spotlight on a selection of excellent entries from the many camera clubs that enter APOY

Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them

From Lensbaby optics to binoculars and sandals, 27 photographers talk to CUPOTY co-founder Tracy Calder about their go-to gear for prize-winning close-up pictures